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Detroit has more to offer than most can imagine if you’re just willing to look, vacationing in our hometown has become a weekly activity…..

My name is Renee, my husband Kris and I have spent the last couple decades fulfilling our hunger for travel and adventure, right here in our own backyard.

Whether it’s a stroll down Riverwalk and a quick coffee in one of Detroit’s Art Deco Masterpieces, or dinner downtown and a show in one of our many historic movie palaces, to a walk along the sandy shoreline of Lake Michigan, or drinking in a sunset and a glass of wine on Old Mission Peninsula, we’ve developed the ability to discover hidden gems in the most surprising places.

Come along with us as we travel through the Midwest, from back roads to big cities, and enjoy our unexpected discoveries.

Renee & Kris…Thank you for your devotion to fun & excitement! Exploring your site makes me want to jump in my car on this snowy, gloomy Detroit day to explore! I’m glad Brian Joseph made this introduction. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

I Love your detailed and passionate reviews of Detroit and surrounding area places!
You have to visit Cinema Detroit! It is the most unique movie theater in Detroit! Already its my favorite art theater. I spent some time yesterday with the new directors and their plans are very exciting!

Hello. I just want to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. A Google search about Belle Isle’s fountain led me here. Your beautiful descriptions and photos taught me so much about the park and its history. I also very much enjoyed reading about the yacht club and other attractions.

My father was born in Detroit in 1904 (I was born in 1960), and I made my first visit to the city as an adult, this summer, when attending a convention of the Islamic Society of North America in Cobo Center. My children and I rented a taxi on the last day to see a bit of Detroit.

We rode down Goethe Street and Porter Street in search of the location off my dad’s childhood homes. We saw the historic St Ann’s church, where my dad’s family worshipped and, I think, where he went to school.

The driver also took us to see the old train station, the site of the old tiger’s ball field, and Belle Isle–all places I’m sure my dad had visited in his youth.

Along the way, I was able to see much of old Detroit. I marveled at the beautiful architecture and became a fan of the city.

We had been warned to stay away,bas the city is reportedly so dangerous, but we felt safe with our Detroit-native cabdriver and had a wonderful time.

I look forward to reading more of your very well-written blog and have subscribed.

I’m so glad you enjoyed your time in Detroit; the city is full of warm and wonderful people, not to mention an amazing history and beauty. We’re happy you were able to connect with our blog, glad to have you along! Hope you get a chance to come back and explore a little further. Thanks for the lovely note. Kris & Renee

Hi Renee and Kris,
Just recently discovered your blog and I think its informative and fun to read. Detroit needs you both. I’m a Detroit lover myself and lived in the West Village for 28 years. Necessity moved me to the burbs but I’m back in the D often. Also, a BIG THANK YOU to you both for covering my Gershwin lecture at the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church this past April. Certainly appreciate your nice comments. From now on I’ll be reading your blog on a regular basis. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Penny Masouris

Love love love this site! I look forward to the updates and have had so many new experiences in Detroit and the surrounding area based on your insights. We had an experience last night that made me think that it would be a great place to see featured: fancy dinner at Antietam: http://www.antietamdetroit.com/gallery/
The head chef is just a kid from Flint and he is doing amazing work there.
The space, near the Market, is just beautiful. We truly felt we were in a french brasserie – everything was perfect, from the drinks to the service to the music… and the food is just incredible.
Hope you’ll get a chance to check it out sometime.
Keep up the great work!

This blog is a breath of fresh air for me being from Southfield, MI. I moved to Louisville, KY 11 years ago, and every time I go home I feel like the city is so run down. Reading this blog reminds me that there are still some great things about Detroit and the surrounding area.